A high-powered NYC lawyer is suing his ex for custody of their poodle and $208K, saying the pet is 'more than a dog' to him

Thu, 04/25/2024 - 10:02

Black poodle in a field against the background of green grass. — A black miniature poodle, pictured, the same breed as Raven — the dog at the center of the custody battle.
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A New York City lawyer is suing his ex-boyfriend, also a lawyer, for custody of a miniature poodle.
The couple purchased the dog — Raven — together in 2020, but broke up last month.
Taylor Leighton, who called the dog his 'child,' is also seeking more than $200,000 in damages.

A New York lawyer is suing his former boyfriend, also a lawyer, for custody of their miniature poodle and more than $200,000 in damages, according to an affidavit published by the Daily Beast.